Local Businesses Are Honoring Veterans With Discounts Today

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them,"

– President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Today is Veterans Day, a day in which we salute the courage, bravery and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform from generations past and present. Without their resilience, heroism and bloodshed, we wouldn't have the freedoms and liberties our great country has bestowed upon us.

From the most successful of people to those who currently find themselves struggling, it's important to recognize that millions of troops who you'll never meet have – and will – put their lives on the line for your safety and freedom.

Every day should be Veterans Day, but the 11th of November is a day where we collectively thank those who uphold the constitution and defend our way of life.  If a there's a family member who has served their country, call them and thank them. If there's a neighbor who fought for our freedom, walk on over and shake their hand. If there's no one, then simply look at the flag and remember that there always has been someone.

Festivities and Free Food

As has been the custom over recent years, many restaurants and retail establishments offer free meals and services to veterans, including Applebee's, Texas Roadhouse, Chili's, 7-Eleven and many others.

Here is a list of some local participating businesses:

• Uno Chicago Grill in Plymouth Meeting is offering a 19.43% (the year they were founded) discount on the entire menu to veterans.
• T.G.I. Fridays is offering a buy-one get-one entree deal for all military personnel and veterans.
• Texas Roadhouse is offering a free entree and Coca-Cola product for veterans and active duty personnel between the hours of 11am and 2pm.
• Chili's is offering a free meal for veterans from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Applebee's is offering a free meal for veterans and active duty personnel
• Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin' Onion and a Coke for veterans and active duty personnel.
• 7-Eleven is offering a free small Slurpee to veterans, active duty and retired personnel.  Additionally, immediate family members can also receive the free Slurpee.
• Golden Corral is having a "Thank You" dinner for anyone who has served in the armed forces on Monday, November 14th from 5pm to 9pm.
• Hooters in King of Prussia is offering veterans and active duty military personnel 10 free chicken wings with proof of service or military ID.
• Amedeo’s II (1961 W. Main St.) and Christine’s Family Restaurant (236 Egypt Rd.) also have discounts to veterans today.
• Free admission for veterans at the , 108 East Butler Avenue in Ambler.
• Free admission for veterans at the County Theater, 20 East State Street in Doylestown.

Find more information at Vietnam Veterans of America.